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Adani are saying that the stoppage is due to technical faults…. But the fact that they are still struggling to be paid, is probably not helping the situation, and Adani won’t be in a rush to repair what ever faults there are!!

Power supply from Adani plant halted, load shedding may increase

There have been disputes over the price of coal used at the Adani plant, and discussions between Adani and PDB are ongoing. Adani has also demanded payment of outstanding dues on several occasions.

https://en.prothomalo.com/amp/story/bangladesh/lecvm78443

Young climate activists demand energy, power master plan revision

200 activists, wow…. That must of taken ages to organise 😂😂

Young climate activists gathered in the capital on Friday calling for an urgent revision of the country’s Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan.

About 200 of them gathered as part of the Global Climate Strike under the banner of YouthNet Global in front of the National Press Club, said a press release.

https://www.newagebd.net/post/country/262142/young-climate-activists-demand-energy-power-master-plan-revision

Nice find …. Great to see things moving forward ….

Not long to wait now, hopefully 😅

I’m sure very soon we are all going to be Sat here thinking omg, why ever did I not buy more while I had the chance when they were so cheap 😂😂😂

"We have previously discussed this with the Election Commission, and they have confirmed that they will be able to complete all preparations for the election by June," Salahuddin said.

https://www.justnewsbd.com/en/politics/news/24793

BNP to talk polls issues, reforms with Yunus Apr 16

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is scheduled to meet chief adviser Professor Mohammad Yunus on April 16 to discuss the roadmap for the next national election and share the party’s position on reform proposals put forward by different reform commissions.

The BNP had recently sought an audience with the chief adviser, and the CA office on Wednesday confirmed the schedule for April 16.

We will ask for a clear roadmap for the national election before December

He noted that the party had spoken with the Election Commission and the commission assured that all preparations would be completed by June.

https://www.newagebd.net/post/Country/261944/bnp-to-talk-polls-issues-reforms-with-yunus-apr-16

Structural, policy changes needed to attract FDI

They also said that many challenges remain in policy formulation and implementation in the field of investment, and industries still face issues in uninterrupted fuel and energy supply.

https://www.newagebd.net/post/economy/261972/structural-policy-changes-needed-to-attract-fdi

YKIR, I’m guessing you’ve sold your trading shares again … 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said preparations are underway with a target of holding the elections in December.

He also said if voting is scheduled for December, the election timetable will be announced in October.

https://www.banglanews24.com/english/national/news/bd/171737.details

BNP mulls fresh protests as chief adviser's speech 'lacks election roadmap'

They also revealed plans to hold a large-scale public rally in Dhaka, where they intend to set a deadline for the government to announce the election date

Some BNP leaders said that BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is also likely to return to the country in the middle of this month and may address some party programmes virtually, advocating for a quick national election.

They believe that if the BNP chief raises her voice in favour of a quick election, it will strengthen their demand and galvanise public support.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/politics/bnp-mulls-fresh-protests-chief-advisers-speech-lacks-election-roadmap-1108186?amp

The increased use of oil-based power plants keeping cheaper power plants, based on gas and coal, kept idle is caused by the government’s inability to arrange for a cheaper energy, mainly due to the dollar crisis.

Keeping idle any of Bangladesh’s power plants, especially baseload gas- and coal-based ones, proved to be a huge liability, inflating energy costs, thanks to the capacity charge entitlement.

https://www.newagebd.net/post/power-energy/261799/use-of-oil-based-plants-to-keep-power-cost-high

The upcoming parliamentary elections – expected by December this year – took centre stage in politics during the recently concluded Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the largest religious festivals for Muslims.

Leaders from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and the newly-formed National Citizen Party (NCP) significantly shaped the political landscape during Eid, which was celebrated in the country on Monday.

Additionally, leaders from other like-minded political parties have also been actively engaged in the political arena.

Several central BNP leaders told The Business Standard that the party's policymakers will soon meet with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus to demand the announcement of a roadmap for the December elections.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/politics/national-polls-take-centre-stage-politics-during-eid-1106916?amp

Well 10% tariff for the UK from Trump is going to hurt, but, Wow, 37% tariff for Bangladesh is going to be really painful ….

It will push Yunus into an even tighter corner, which may mean that he either has to make some decisions like Phulbari right now, that he’d prefer to leave to the next government, or he will be forced to bring the elections forward …..

Let’s see ….

Okay, hands up, who just bought around 900k …. Wise Owl, was it you 😂😂😂😂😂

That was a joke before you come back at me with 20 non readable negative posts as to why it was not 😂😂

Stay united, you’ll reach desired destination soon: Khaleda to BNP leaders

Praising their hard work and sacrifices, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has told the party's leaders to remain united as they will hopefully reach very soon the destination they have longed for.

https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/politics/stay-united-youll-reach-desired-destination-soon-khaleda-bnp-leaders-1106016?amp

🤞

My apologies, that 1 mil trade is from Friday morning ..

Looks like a 1 million delayed trade at 2.80 has just popped up from this morning …

Someone’s happy lol

YKIR, you took the words right out of my mouth….

It is surely now a matter of WHEN and not IF we get the green light…

I will have to go back and read the interims again later, but I’m sure this morning when skim reading it, there wa sad sentence in there that implied that it may not even have to wait for the next election and that it may be the interim government that could make the decision….

I’ll have to check again later …

Sounds good to me 😅

The recent demonstration by the Government and its Ministry that domestic coal must be extracted and that the proposed Phulbari coal mine is a big factor is delivering the necessary coal supply, enhances our confidence that the Project is poised to move forward.

30 Chinese companies pledge over $1b for investment in Bangladesh

https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/30-chinese-companies-pledge-over-1b-for-investment-in-bangladesh

We could do the $1 billion plus just by ourselves 😂😂

There’s that “Clean Energy” reference again, “Belt and Road” which we know Phulbari is part of…..

4 - The two sides agreed to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, strengthen international cooperation on industrial and supply chains and work together to achieve modernization in both countries. Bangladesh expressed appreciation for the long-standing and robust support China has been providing for economic and social development in Bangladesh, and spoke highly of the economic and social impact produced by China-Bangladesh cooperation projects of bridges, roads, railways, networks, power grids and sewage treatment. China will continue to support Bangladesh in improving infrastructure and advancing industrialization, and encourage Chinese companies to conduct investment cooperation with Bangladesh in such fields as textile and garment, CLEAN ENERGY, digital economy, agriculture and manufacturing in accordance with commercial principles and market-based approaches. Bangladesh welcomes Chinese companies to participate in the Mongla Port Facilities Modernization and Expansion Project, and stands ready to work with the Chinese side to further develop the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Chattogram.

https://mofa.gov.bd/site/page/372f9d54-43ae-4c12-83cb-e462b2d5fb2d